Zelenskyy states Russian strike on Chernihiv wouldn't have happened if Ukraine had enough air defense
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
The Russian attack on Chernihiv, which killed 13 people, could have been avoided if Ukraine had enough air defense systems, according to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Over 60 people were injured and 13 killed in the Russian shelling of Chernihiv. The number of victims may increase as the rescue operation continues.
"This would not have happened if Ukraine had received a sufficient number of air defense systems and if the world's determination to counter Russian terror had been sufficient," the President says.
Zelenskyy emphasizes that Ukraine has enough determination to fight Russian aggression, but it needs sufficient determination from its partners.
"Terrorists can only destroy lives if they first intimidate those who can stop terror and save lives. Determination matters. Support matters. The Ukrainian determination is sufficient. There must be equally sufficient determination from our partners and, as a result, sufficient support," Zelenskyy adds.
Photo: Zelenskyy reacts to Russian missile attack on Chernihiv (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
Photo: Zelenskyy reacts to Russian missile attack on Chernihiv (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
Photo: Zelenskyy reacts to Russian missile attack on Chernihiv (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
Photo: Zelenskyy reacts to Russian missile attack on Chernihiv (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
Russian attack on Chernihiv
This morning, explosions were heard in Chernihiv during an air raid alert. Later, local authorities confirmed that the Russians had attacked the city.
According to local authorities, the Russian troops launched three missile strikes on Chernihiv. There was a strike on the central district of the city. A social facility was attacked. It is known that the city hospital was damaged as a result of the shelling.
Read more about the aftermath of the Russian attack on Chernihiv in the RBC-Ukraine report.
